"I Love My Mom as Much as Vegetables" Kids Planting Class (Ages 6 - 12) Give your kids the chance to create something special this Mother’s Day! In this fun, hands-on planting class, children will grow their very own veggie basket, featuring radishes, basil, strawberries, lettuce, and carrots. Not only is it an exciting way to learn about fruits and vegetables, but it also makes the perfect heartfelt gift for Mom. All materials will be provided, including dirt, organic fertilizer, seeds, and containers. Spaces fill quickly, so reserve your spot today! Parents can either drop children off, or stay & watch.

Community Education has partnered with Mille Lacs Driving School to offer Behind the Wheel instruction. Students can be picked up at home, or at school, or another location of their choosing. This registration is to sign up for Behind the Wheel training & receive the Blue Card. Student must have completed the 30 hour classroom portion and have received a copy of the Certificate of Completion before they can register for Behind the Wheel (Certificate of Completion must be provided (uploaded) when signing up). 1. Student has completed 30 hour classroom instruction and received Certificate of Completion 2. Please go online or stop by the Community Education office (open 9-4, Monday - Thursday) to sign up for Behind the Wheel with Mille Lacs Driving School. 3. Please bring in a copy of the Certificate of Completion when registering with Community Ed. 4. Once the student is signed up, Mille Lacs Driving School will contact the student to set up the contract, receive payment and issue the blue card. 5. Take written permit exam at an exam location (must present Blue Card, 2 forms of ID ... typically Certified Copy of Birth Certificate and Social Security Card). The permit exam is $10. Mille Lacs Driving School offers the permit test in Brainerd (Mille Lacs Driving Permit Test Schedule) 6. Go to the DMV to get your Driving Permit, you must bring 2 forms of ID (see above), Blue Card and proof of passing the knowledge permit test. Fee: $29.50 7. Line up Behind the Wheel training with Mille Lacs Driving School (6 hours). It is suggested that students have at least 15 hours of driving with parent before scheduling the first session of Behind the Wheel.

Pequot Lakes Community Education offers year-round tutoring for students who need homework help or support building their academic skills. Tutoring can help students build confidence, motivation, knowledge, achievement, and excellence. Our program strives to support students' understanding of core subject areas, as well as improve on study habits. This private tutoring will accommodate individual learning styles, create a supportive learning environment, and move at your child's pace. The one-on-one attention will keep your child excited about learning! Tutors use a variety of learning strategies that boost each child's potential to succeed. Each tutor has a passion for learning and a deep understanding of how to build trust in a one-on-one relationship. Tutoring is scheduled based on the needs of the child and the availability of the parent/child and tutor. All tutoring takes place within district buildings. Each tutoring session is 60 minutes in length. Tutoring can be purchased in a variety of sessions, ranging from 1 time to 4 times. There is no limit on how many times a student can register. Upon registration, your child will be paired with a tutor. The tutor will be given your information to set up the tutoring days and times. If a child needs to miss a scheduled session, the tutor must be notified in advance so the session can be rescheduled.

Come and play with horses! This is a fun equine experience for an adult and child to enjoy together. Each pair will learn how to catch, halter, groom and saddle their horse. Then, the adult will lead the horse as we take a ride through the wildflower trail and over a few obstacles in the arena. We’ll be taking photos to send to each pair so you just enjoy the experience! This will take place rain or shine!

The State of Minnesota requires potential drivers under the age of 18 to complete and pass a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction prior to taking the drivers permit test. Students must attend ALL 30 hours of the class and pass the final exam in order to apply for their permit. Students must attend all 30 hours of the class in order to obtain their certificate of completion (NO make up dates available).